Sean McDermott, NY Psychologist 014319

Sean McDermott is a licensed psychologist in New York with 26 years of clinical experience, credentialed as NY Psychologist 014319. He works with adults facing a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges and draws on evidence-based methods to help clients make meaningful change.

Sean focuses on stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and depression, while also addressing issues such as guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, panic attacks, and social anxiety. He approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, treating each person as the expert on their own story and building on existing resources to tackle present difficulties. Sean values practical, collaborative work that honors a client’s goals and readiness to change.

Taking the first step toward a more satisfying life often requires courage, and Sean seeks to provide steady, compassionate support throughout that process. He uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor interventions to what a client needs and prefers, helping them move toward clearer values and more effective coping.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sean McDermott draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindful action - it can help with anxiety, chronic stress, and issues tied to shame or avoidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sean works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods and exercises fit their goals, preferences, and life situation, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule consistent sessions and to use brief check-ins between appointments when helpful. For many people, remote sessions support steady progress while fitting into busy lives and varied routines.